You may have heard that disconnecting your smart TV from the internet will protect your privacy and security. Well, your dedicated Android streaming box isn't without risk, either. Devices like Google's TV Streamer can get malware, and here's what you can do to reduce your chance of being exploited.
Android Streaming Boxes Can Get Malware: Take These 6 Steps To Secure Yours
Bertel King, MakeUseOf
Tue, 10/01/2024 - 8:00am
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